davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27
AN OIL ROMANCE.
How a PhiladeIphian Got n Start
from a Client Who Struck Oil.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.I

[From the Harrisburg Telegraph
A former Harrisburger, who once held
State Office and is now a resident of
Philadelphia, was a lawyer by profess
sion and, after leaving the service of the
State, he settled in county which was
then greatly excited over the discovery
of oil within its borders. Here he hun"
out his shinglc and waited for clients.
Sometimes they came, but often they
didn't, and his funds grew lower and
lower until at last it was question of
bread and butter for him and his fam
lily. Sitting in his office one day with
his head between his hands, cursing his
hard luck and wondering whether life
was worth living, not n cent III his
pocket and nothing to eat, he was dis
turbed by the entrance of an acquaint-
ance, who asked him to draw up an
agreement relating to the lease Of some
land and the sinking of an oil we'll.
"Tll do it if you pay me, said the
lawyer.
CHOW, see here" said the man, 'you
know I have no ready money, but if
you draw up these papers, I'll give you
an interest in the WE'LL"
81 won't do it." said the lawyer, blunt
lv; ''you have no money and are fast on
the road to the poorhouse. No, won't
help you! !"
''But you must" persisted the man,
''you can do it. 1t won't cost yOu a
cent, and you must do it. Go ahead
now. If 1 lose, it's nothing out of your
pocket. Draw up these papers, you've
nothing else to do"
Well, the lawyer to getri of the man,
drew up the agreements and took as his
pay an interest in the oil we'll.
What happened?
The oil we'll was gusher and the
thick, greasy fluid poured out over the
derrick and made the poor devils who
were putting down the well fairly howl
with glee. The lawyer was on hand,
just as excited as anybody else, and the
very first chance he got he sold out for
$17, 900 cash. With his money in his
hand he hastened home and told his
wife of his good fortune and they both
rejoiced.
"And now, mother" said he to his
wife, ''let's get out of this.
And they lit out for Philadelphia.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27
MRS. CUNNINGHAM'S CALIFORNIA
LIFE.



Not long after Mrs. Cunningham re-
moval to San Francisco, local writer
says, she became acquainted with
wealthy mining man, the owner of ex-
tensive copper mines at Muleje, Lower
California. He became smitten with
the charms of the attractive widow and
subsequently married her. But dissipa-
ton and death soon broke the matri-
monial alliance. She was again n
widow. By the terms of the will of her
last husband she became the exclusive
owner of the property of which he was
possessed, including the copper mines.
They were supposed to be of great
value, and she began to look around for
competent manager of the estate. Her
choice now fell on well-known mining
superintendent, an Englishman of COM
manding presence, and the twain were
soon united. But her hopes of increased
worldly wealth were doomed to disap-
pointment. Water flooded the mines,
and much of her means were exhausted
in procuring expensive machinery, which
failed to free the mines. Three or four
years ago she sold her mining property
| at Muleie, with several thousand acres
]
talists, and $40, 900 or $50, 600 was to be
paid down. But the tide turned against
her. When ii seemed that she was
about to be well rid of her costly eIe-
pIant her plans were frustrated. The
agent of the syndicate, who was sent TO
California with funds agreed upon, to
make the transfer, appropriated the
money and left his principals and Mrs.
Williams to mourn. Since that time
continued efforts have been made by the
couple to dispose of the mine. One of
the main objects of their removal to
San Francisco was to effect sale, but
success has not attended their endeavor.
It is due to truth to say that the last
marriage venture of the deceased was
apparently the happiest, as Capt. and
Mrs. Williams have always appeared to
be most devoted couple.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27
BELLIES FROM CHINA.
Fifty-Six CeIestiaIs Arrive to Delight
the San Francisco Cinnamon.

lfFoIh INC odh rranclsco EAamlncr.l
Female forms, many of them clad in
gorgeous lavender or sky blue silks, yes
terday enlivened the sombre precincts
of the Federal courts The Flowery
Kingdom is apparently sending its fair
est bellies to San Francisco by the guar
antee letter route. The Belgic brought
tifty-six women, while the usual mum
ber on any one steamer does not gener-
ally exceed dozen. An intelligent
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27
THE JOKER'S BUDGET.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS OF THE
FUNNY MEN IN THE LAND.
Only a Minute-Just How it Works
A Boon-A Love Sick Case-In
Small DoSes-She Forgot About
1t, etc, etc.
JUST HOW IT WORKS.


Some men have a remarkable way o.
explaining things. Two strangers were
standing in front of the traction cable
station on SAMSON street, and one mai
was explaining to the other the opera
ton of the machinery.
''The old thing works like this" he
said: "You notice that big wheel 2''
eyes
''Wel!, there's dewfunny on the side
| that's connected with maggiger that's
out of sight. When the steam is turned
on dingus ketches hold of the cable
and presses it against the wheel; then q
catch-iron flip flap does something that
[ don't understand and the cable reels
off them thingumbobs. Understand? e.
"Quite," said his friend, gravely
but what is the use of that gilderfuke,
at the far end d?'
"That is sort of twistycutis that
keeps the cable from kicking"
'I'll tell the folks at home about
this, remarked the second man, evil
IDENTIFY very much pleased.
Philadelphia CdH.
LOVE SICK.
Marcellus-Lodemia, can you tell me
why your mothers consent to our mar
riage is like our marriage itself?
Lodemia-Tm sure I can't imagine
why.
Observation-Disclosures we both thank
her for it. See? Both thank her
both hanker-for it.
Lodemia (stiff1y)-Ab, that reminds
me, Mr.. Hankinson; can you tell me
why our marriage is like the color of
your nose?
Marcellus-No, dearest, 1 give it up.
Lodemia-Becaus / have about come
See? Can't come off. Come off"
SHE FORGOT.
'EI think, said the minister who was
visiting parishioner, ''that it is easier
to coax children than to drive them.
Gentle words are more effective than
harsh ones.''
GO I think so, too" said the lady ten
derly.
Then she raised the window and sud
denly shouted to her boy:
Johnnie, if you don't come in out of
that mud puddle I will break your
back. '-Omdha World.
HER CHEEKY NATURE.
Wife-Oh, 1 put up the loveliest lot
of fruit to-day Peaches and pears and
jelly and
Husband-Glad to hear it. Let me
see your jars.
Wife-I can't. You see, set it all
on table and the table got tripped over
and every single iar broke.
Husband -That was too bad.
Wife-Yes, it was too bad. But, John,
dear, it was lovely while it lasted.-
Omaha Herald
FATE WAS AGAINST HER.
'sWill you be mine ?" said the ardent youth
NO, no" the maiden said,
AS she looked at him with mocking smile
And pertly shook her head.
lie slipped on her finger sparkling ring
And drew her to his side;
''Two noes mean yes, you saucy mink"
Exultingly he cried.
He held her fast; he watched her frown--
Then pout-then blush and stammer;
The dear girl couldn't stand a siege
OF love and English grammar.
-Ihjp01O TfljIlJ)lo
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

THE Oldest known paintings in Eng
land are portraits of Chaucer and Henry
". The portrait of the former is on a
panel, and was executed abou5 1880;
that of Henry ~. was painted in 1405.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27
A GREAT FAVOR GRANTED.

Mrs. Breezy Ito daughter)-Did you
tell young Mr.. Waldo, dear, that you
would correspond with him ON his re-
turn to Boston?
Miss Breezy-Yes. Mamma, he has
been so polite to me while in Chicago,
YOU know, and seemed so seriously in
earnest when he asked me if he might
not hear from me occasionally, thatwhat
could [ say, Mamma, but ''let her go
Gallagher ?''-N. Y. Sun.
NO EAR FOR MUSIC.
| Sister Clara (practicing the piano.
Wasn't that young Mr.. Featherly,
Bobby, who spoke to you on the street
| Just now p
Bobby-Yep, he's goin' home to din
ner.
Sister Clara Stimulating indifference)
Did he have anything particular to
say.
Bobby-He asked me if that was the
piano tuner in the parlor.
BOON.
Omaha Man-Having county fair,
eh?
illinois Man y Yes stree Biggest
and finest fair ever held in Illinois.
"Why, [ understood that the crops i'll
your section had been utterly ruined by
the drought"
eyes, but the drought was blessing
to the fair managers. Why, sir, the
race track is as hard and smooth as mar
BILE. "-Omaha World.
BLOCKING.
On oadway-Pedestrian Ito cart
man(-What are YOU blocking this side |
walk with your truck for? Don't you
know you are violating the law?
Certainly do.
Pedestrian-Then why don't you
drive off?
Truckmnn-Because if I did such |
men as you wouldn't find anything to
growl at.-T'o,on Topics.
REGARDLESS OF COST.
Young man," he asked, "what is
your ambition in life ?"
''To get rich, sir" replied the young
man, lighting fresh cigar.
''Not very high aim. But while
YOU arc trying to get rich aren't you
spending good deal of money r"
"Oh, don't mind the expense, sir.
I'm willing to get rich regardless OF
cost"
AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.
Miss Selden's fiance is approaching
them across the lawn
Judge S.-Who is that coming across
the lawn, daughter
Miss S.-Why, papa, can't you see
That's Teddy. He said he intended |
coming over this evening.
Judge S.-Ah, yes; [ see now,
thought at first it was a man.
IN SMALL DOSES.
Mrs. Densuade What! going so
soon. captain It's very early.
Capt. Bluffer-I know 1t, my dear
madam, but you see I've passed the last
four years on the west coast, and am
accustomed to meet only Kaffir and
Zulu women. I've got to get used to
this New York undressing business
gradually.-Jadge.
AUBURN LOCKS.
He had an auburn-haired girl, and
he promised to take her out riding.
She met him at the door when he drove
up in n buggy, and exclaimed:
"Hello, Ready
She misunderstood him, and they
don't speak now. Thus slaug makes
another slap at loves young DIR, am.-
Texas .SitttngS.
SURE WAY.
81 say, old man, remarked Robinson
to his friend Jones, who is almost a
living skeleton, "I'll tell you how you
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

CAUGHT. "A fox that had been kent
captive by Connecticut farmer escaped
few nights ago, and was found the
next morning caught by its chain in a
neighboring hen roost.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

They MEET "A Florida town boasts
that it ''can show up more people to
meet trains than any place Of its size in
the South"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

SHE-Freddie, how often have l told
you not to play with your soldiers on
Sunday He-Yes, but mamma, this is
religious war.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

A CoMPosToR is good for nothing un-
less he is type Fighter.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

The death rate Of the globe is comput-
ecl Mt sixty seven n minute and the hirtls
rate at seventy minute.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27
OF AGE.

just of age is Jones's sweetheart;
When he asked the little wit
If she loved him, she said pertly,
Just 1S-ty little Bit"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

81 say, old man, " remarked Robinson
to his friend Jones, who is almost a
living skeleton, "Ill tell you how you
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-10-27

He had an auburn-haired girl, and
he promised to take her out riding.
She met him at the door when he drove
up in buggy, and exclaimed:
"Hello, Ready"
She misunderstood him, and they
don't speak now. Thus slaug makes
another slap at loves young DIR, am
TerIs .SitIfuGs
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
SPECTATORS, ATTENTION!
FOR SALE.
Central Improved and Unim.
proved Lots, Lands and
Ranches.

l2oxs0 feet-SE corner Second and Olive
sts.. with house of IL rooms thereon; west
of the fine banking house now being built,
and the lot just purchased for the city hall.
60xl00 feet-s-room two-story house III
Also street, less than two and a half squares
east of the Baker block and the new Post
Office.
45xi51 feet-two-story 7-room house. so
Alameda. north of First street.
House of rooms, 4l2 Also street.
House and lot 5oxl1O feet, 81 Banning
street.
House and lot on Pearl street. opposite
public school.
Plain House and l,rge lot on HAYS ST
East Los Angeles. near Downey avenue.
Two lots on Pearl street. between First
and Second.
Lot 5oxi3s feet on Turner street.
Two lots corner sansevain and Front
streets.
Lots of 10, IL or GO acres. in the Lick Tract,
not far from the Second Street Gable Road
and the Dummy Railroad.
$40 acres In San Fernando Valley, near
Sepulveda railroad station; selected as the
best land and location in every respect.
Stock ranch-3466 acres; 2 streams with
abundance of water; some fine timber; part
good farming and alfalfa land; IS miles
west of Los Angeles, on stage road to Ven
turs; price very low.
Improved tracts of alfalfa land near Dow
ney and Compton.
The respective owners of these lots and
lands, by the prices and terms. prove their
Apply to HUMPHREYS 4 RIGGIN,
ja2S6t 20 South Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30

UVNBs
J.w. Davis. Prescription Druggist.
Tausills Punch Cigars at P. O. Cigar Store
Due de Montebello champagne at Weyse
Bros
Horse blankets and buggy robes at Foy's
harness shop.
Plush parlor suits, easy chairs New in.
voice just arrived al Aliens.
Carpets - fall patterns = now arriving.
Prices lower than ever. at Aliens.
Burke & Johnson's Dublin Stout for sale
by H. J. woollacott, 26 & 2s n. Spring st.
IF you want to furnish your house with
little money. call at Aliens, 80 8. Spring st.
Ash, cherry and walnut bedroom sets.
Extra inducements offered this week at
Aliens.
The Compound Oxygen treatment at llblS
W. First street, Los Angeles. E. I. NJ.
Hurlbert. MD.
H. ]. Woollacott. 26 & 2s n. Spring street
makes specially of fne Kentucky whistles
for family and medicinal use.
Go to II. ]. woollacott. 26 & 2s n. Spring
street for fine brandy, sherry and cider for
cooking and medicinal purposes.
SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately re-
lieve Group. Whooping Cough and BrOnch-
tits. c. F. Heinzeman, agent. Los Angeles.
Genoveva, Rakoczy, Hunyadi Janos,
Apollinaris, Bethesda and Vichy mineral
waters for sale by Ii. J. woollacott, 26 & 2s
N. Spring street.
DR.. Williams continues to treat all heart
| throat and chest diseases by his new and
popular system OF medicated inhaiatiops,
27J n. Main street.
Gold Lack Sec. the finest imported cham
pagne in the market. II. ]. Woollacott, 26
and IS n. Spring street, sole agent. This
wine can also be obtained from Jerry Illich.
Persons desiring pure California wines to
| send to their friends in the East win find it
to their advantage by calling on H. ]. WOOL
lacott, &c & IS N. Spring street, and inspect
ing the stock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
How Values Chnnge.

Only two years ago HERALD reporter
drove through the dense chapparal Of
the north part of the Santa Anita Ran
cho, where the wild flowers blooned
under the shadows of the oak, sumac.
madrona and elder trees, while grease
wood and American ivy occupied the
open plain. A visit last week to the
same place witnessed a monstrous
change. The chapparal, the oak and
other trees had disappeared, and in
place were long rows of strawberries
blushipg in crimson at the smile of the
sun; tomatoes. luscious and large, wait
ing for market; chile colorados ready
for use, and orange trees in active
growth.
A profit of $1,000 per acre is now
secured from these most rewarding
crops instead of the profitless crops of
brush and rabbits, which had been the
previous yield of this opulent soil. So
Che change goes on, and the land is re.
spending to the progress of the age.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
New York


And eastern bought dress goods and gener-
al notions now in great display at HALE'S
and . Spring street. The latestin dress
goods is a s,amels Hair Tricot cloth full 81
inches wide, sold bv us-and by us alone
at 7sc per yard, worth SL5Q.
A very fine genuine Csmels Hair Br0cade
with plain material to match. is very stylish
wide and sold only by us at SOC per yard.
Guaranteed to be all wool. We have re-
ceived within the past lew days beautiful
line of light aud dark gray CAMEL'S HAIR
HOMESPuNS which we will place on our
counters at soc per yard, fun 4 inches in
width.
cannot be excelled and W. viii offer for the
next few days line of Black Gros Grain
Silks
ut 75c worth 1925;
at 81. worth sl.35:
at lbs worh Si.75;
st 81 so worth s.. %;
at 81 worth IS.
No comparison can be made ut all with
these silks aud we invite particular atten
tion TO the prices quoted.
We have received a new line of the we'll
known CENTEMERI Kid Gloves in all the
latest shades.
Camels Hair Tricot Cloth. full 81 inche 5
wide 76c per yard at Hale's.
A genuine Camefs Brocade with plain
material to match -5i inches wide. at soc
per yard. Genuine Hair Camel's Home
spurs ~ inches wide. sec per yard at Hale $.
Black Gros Grain silks at 7Sc worth 81 .
Black Gros Grain Silks at Sl.Oo worth 81 70
Plsck Gros Grain Silks at 81 % worth sl.75
Blsck Gros Grain Silks at 50 90 worth $500
New line of c Centemeri Kid Gloves at
j. NJ. HALE & cos.
ja292t 7and spring Street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
READ THIS.
The southern California Land
Co,-Whns Ii Ha. Done for Los

COs-Wnut ~ h@s
Angeles.
The splendid sslesroom of the Southern
calirornis Lard Co. is now open to the pub
lie until nearly O'Clock every evening.
the increasing business OF this reliable
corporation continues to be conspicuous
feature of the real estate market. The COM
pany employs home and eastern capital. Its
President, Mr.. Clinton. is conspicuous for
his energy and good judgment. Mr.. w.
Mor,imore. the Secretary. gives every mo-
ment to his important duties. Mr.. Buckner.
who is at the head of his profe ssion. has the
surveying department with large corps of
assistants. Mr.. Duncan is the examiner of
city real estate and properties brought for
sale from the interior of the county. MI
Pierce. the draughtsmar of the company,
has no peer in drawing maps, plating
tracts and sketching the beautiful homes of
Los Angeles now on the market. Three
bookkeepers, a cashier and first
class examiner of titles make up
the balance of the working force.
From the inception of the business in the
introduction OF the Chi'ds tract. through
all the successful enterprises of the Urm-
ston, City Center. Williamson. Howes and
the Jefferson Street tracts and the great Co.
lumbis Colony of nesrly 1000 acres. this
Company has held the confidence of the
people In an eminent degree. The Urm-
/ ston was a barley field. Look at 1t to-dsy
with its houses, stone and plank sidewalks,
electric lights, etc, The Childs tract, from
a barren orchard, is one of the most charm
ing quarters OF the city. On the City Gen.
ter aud the Williamson eight beautiful cot
tage residences have been erected, and
the work OF improvement goes on
daily in the grading of streets and
planking s.dewal The Howes tract has
been transformed into another most attract
i've section. Nine houses are being built
there by the company and the streets and
avenues are all graded. And now the JEFF
ferson street tract is being dotted over with
large and handsome residences, and the
avenues are putting on a metropolitan look.
All this has been the work of one company
and the wonderful increase its sales is the
result. The titles to all this property are
held In trust by Messrs. Howes, Vickrey
Mortimore. Williamson and Towies. and
the titles are undisputable. The large sales
roor, in Baker Block is almost an "Ex
change" in itself. II is the headquarters oi
the greater number of merchants and
others from Sin Francisco and elsewhere
who are constantly visiting our city. strsng
ers have desks placed at their disposal fol
correspondence and the meeting of frieEds
and in fact, nothing is left undone by the
Southern California Land Company to ad
vance the interests of Los Angeles. and
place the real estate business on a firm and
reliable footing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
san Bcrnardino Excursion.

Attention is directed to the announce
meut made in our advertising columns this
morning of the Exclusion to San Bernar.
dino. This is the first enterprise of the kind
in San Berardino. and there Ought to be a
liberal turn out. San Bernardino is large
city. claimed to have about Zoo population.
and in a wealthy, prosperous and rapidly
growing place. aud which is destined to be-
come considerable commercial metropo
lis. Property is said to be selling at very
moderate prices, and large sales are being
made to a class of people who are consid-
cred shrewd investors At any rate leaving
out all consideration OF investment. this
excursion affords good opportunity to see
the third largest city in Southern California
at about half rates, with hospitable vel.
come included.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
J.M.HALE&CO.
and Spring Street.


- Nothing Desirable seasonabe
Gbes SUITINS wide at 40 cents per yard
We will offer Wednesday, February 2d ne every Color
Glbes awool "A inches wide Sungs per
yard These goods have been weeks
marked them down per yard
the advantage OF great bargain However,
appecatve public the difference between goods
values and will close the entire line
played for inspection in window.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30

Something that will be remembered-lOOO yards of Striped
Cloth and Cassimerenish SUTINGS
Every goods the first
place. they full "A inches wide, a yards being sufficient
At the regular prices they cheap
od than bargain Displayed inspection
yard;
yards Cloth Suitngs per
yard Wednesday, February ID
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
). M. HALE & co.
COMPETITION OUTDONE

EH- THE difference between special values shop-worn
goods at small reduction plainly pecepbe nqurng
chaser and appreciated the
seasonabe goods The which taken relating to
SPECIAL SALES probably every
best explained in this bought mechandise
the extent s5 for the January for any other
single month"; and find that able only dispose
know positively that at
often considerable percentage cost We will not
dollars worth supeluous we know t-and
generally know it. The bargains which
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY cd,
Cannot be duplicated per by dumb
founded imaor. and they we'll Our NORTH SHOW
WINDOW will contain beautiful selection OF suitngs at
40 cents yard full A inches wde Cloths
and Cashmere finish Suiting cents full both
lines being reduced dfrom7 and9O
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
Arrested For seating "a woman

Old Charles Weichert, alias Bismarck,
who was acquitted about year ago for
having stabbed man to death opposite
the Tivoli Garden, was arrested last
night for beating woman named Maud
Pre- ,ton at his tumble-down shanty on
First street.. Weichert is a shoemaker,
who drinks considerably. Yesterday he
called Maud Preston and asked her to
nurse him, as ne was very sick. She
agreed to do it and he went 10 sleep.
After he woke up he Immediately start
ed to beat her, and would undoubtedly
have ill-used her very much it her cries
had not brought two policemen to the
rescue. Weichert, who was drunk and
very much broken up, was locked up on
q charge of disofderly conduct.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
MERRILL Lodg dge Election.

At their regular meeting last night
Merrill Lodge No. 269. 1. o. G.. t.,
elected the following officers for the en-.
suing quarter: Jas. r. Townsend, Chief
r@plar; Lucy j. Fox, Vice Templar;
G. L. Smith. Recording Secretary; B.
Il. FraakIin, Financial Secretary; Miss
Marshal; Nm. T. c. Aattock. l. G.; c.
~. Binford, o. G.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-30
A Genuine Surprise.

800 yards AZ inches wide Silk Stripe
Camel's-Hair Dress Goods at 75c per
yard, reduced for this day from 81 .l5.
The finest finished suitings that We
have in stock. Examine this line
carefully.